Adjunct Faculty- College Success

Waubonsee Community College; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,300 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College invites applications for the Adjunct Faculty- College Success position at the Aurora Downtown Campus. This part-time role does not offer a hybrid option and requires conducting classes, grading, and participating in program assessment.

The faculty member will design syllabi, lessons, and assessments, using instructional technology to engage diverse learners and meet course objectives. A Master's degree and familiarity with college instructional tech are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any related field from an accredited college REQUIRED.
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student's needs as diverse learners.
• Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades and data collection for assessment of student learning.
• Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.
• Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.
• Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.
• Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Educational technology

Job description

Adjunct Faculty- College Success

Aurora Downtown Campus

Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Hybrid Option: No

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.Your future starts here – join us today!

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for providing instruction and formatively and summatively assessing student learning. This position requires a professional with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively use instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning. Reporting to the Dean, Adjunct Faculty prepare course syllabi and design lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to address different learning styles and ensure that students successfully meet the course objectives and outcomes. They also incorporate learning centered principles and concepts and motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational experience. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for student evaluation and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction. Successful Adjunct Faculty employ a holistic approach to student success, bring passion and enthusiasm to the classroom, and are collaborative with students and colleagues. They work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities. Demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student's needs as diverse learners.
• Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades and data collection for assessment of student learning.
• Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.
• Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.
• Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.
• Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in any related field from an accredited college REQUIRED.

Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching in a related field, at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.
• Teaching traditionally underserved populations.
• Incorporating technology and multimedia applications into the teaching and learning process.
• Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.
• Utilizing Learning Management Systems.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Cover Letter-Yes
2. Resume-Yes
3. References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
4. Unofficial Transcripts-Yes (official transcripts will be required if hired)

Position Details

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• Grant Funded: No
• Compensation Type: Other
• Work Schedule: Fall Semester Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm at Sugar Grove
• Work Hours: TBD
• Testing: No
• Targeted Hire Date: 10/12/2026

Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

Minimum pay per course: $2,262

Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if hired. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran